The only difference I can see is that TX can split itself without congressional approval. But then the new states would still have to petition for entry into the Union.
Then the answer is clear: split into separate states, but don't apply for entry into the Union. Thereby having a defacto succession.
180 posted on 07/07/2012 2:01:04 PM PDT by OneWingedShark
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